Robert Nicholas Young

Robert Nicholas Young
Young as commander of the United States Infantry School
Born(1900-01-14)January 14, 1900
Washington, D.C.
DiedOctober 19, 1964(1964-10-19) (aged 64)
Asheville, North Carolina
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1923–1957
RankLieutenant General
CommandsSixth United States Army
United States Army Infantry School
2nd Infantry Division
Combined Arms Center
Military District of Washington
3rd Infantry Division
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Purple Heart

Robert Nicholas Young (January 14, 1900 – October 19, 1964) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He gained prominence in the 1950s as the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War and as commander of the Sixth United States Army.